Rise and Wrestle
Welcome to Rise and Wrestle
York County’s first All Girls Wrestling club.
ABOUT US
Rise & Wrestle is dedicated to empowering girls and young women through the sport of wrestling. As York County’s first girls-only wrestling club, we provide a supportive and challenging environment where athletes train with discipline, compete with courage, and build confidence both on and off the mat. Through high-level coaching, mentorship, and a strong team culture, we foster resilience, accountability, and leadership. Our mission is to help every athlete rise to her full potential—growing stronger as a wrestler, a teammate, and a leader in her community. 💪🤼♀️
Training and Membership
Where strong girls train hard and grow tougher every day. Where unstoppable wrestlers are made.💪
Drop In
Perfect for visiting wrestlers or one-time sessions. Pull up, lace up, and prove you belong on the mat.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- One open mat session
Monthly Membership - Grand Opening Introductory Pricing
Train hard, get stronger, and stay ready month to month.
Details
- Auto-billed every month
- Cancel anytime
- Free T-Shirt with Signup
U12 Monthly Membership
Grow your wrestling skills, build confidence, and stay ready for every challenge
Details
- Auto-billed every month
- Cancel anytime
- Free T-Shirt with Signup
ABOUT US
Our Commitment To Excellence
Our mission goes beyond winning. We're committed to developing athletes holistically—as both competitors and individuals—through long-term athletic development.
We build character first, then athleticism from the ground up. Our program emphasizes integrity, perseverance, respect, and teamwork alongside wrestling techniques, prioritizing foundational body control so kids can safely and confidently execute moves.
Our Commitment To Excellence
What Wrestling Teaches Girls that other Sports Don't
At Rise and Wrestle, we believe wrestling teaches girls something the world doesn’t always give them naturally: confidence earned through hard work.
Wrestling is different from every other sport. There’s no bench to hide on, no one else to take the pressure, and no teammate who can win the match for you. Every practice, every challenge, and every victory belongs to the athlete standing on the mat. That kind of accountability builds strong girls who grow into strong women.
Wrestling teaches girls how to be resilient, disciplined, fearless, and confident under pressure. It teaches them that strength is something to be proud of — not something to shrink away from. They learn how to push through hard moments, recover from setbacks, and keep showing up even when things get tough.
Most importantly, they become part of a community of girls lifting each other up while becoming tougher, stronger, and more confident together.
Because wrestling doesn’t just build athletes.
It builds girls who know they can handle hard things.
Who is wrestling for?
We strive to provide a safe, inclusive environment where every girl, regardless of skill level, race, ethnic background, religious beliefs, sexual preferences or physical abilities will be accepted and appreciated. Wrestling is fun, but it is also a difficult sport; any girl willing to come to practice and do the work will earn, and be shown, the proper respect. We are excited to welcome all to our community.
Is wrestling worth it?
Why should your kid try wrestling?
There are a lot of activities competing for your daughter’s time. Wrestling stands apart. It builds confidence, discipline, resilience, and strength in ways few other sports can. At Rise & Wrestle, we believe every girl deserves the chance to discover just how strong she really is. Here are seven reasons wrestling can make a lasting impact on your daughter’s life:
1. Confidence That Shows Up Everywhere Nothing builds belief like stepping on the mat and earning it.
2. Real Mental Toughness Wrestlers learn how to push through hard things—and keep going.
3. Total-Body Strength Speed, power, balance, and endurance all come together in wrestling.
4. Discipline That Carries Into Life Hard work on the mat builds habits that show up in school and beyond.
5. Accountability On the mat, effort matters. Wrestlers learn to own their work and their progress.
6. A Team That Pushes You Higher Wrestling may be individual competition, but no one grows alone.
7. Empowerment Girls discover they are stronger, tougher, and more capable than they ever imagined.
Staff
Meet our coaches
Dalton Mitzel
Coach
Coach Dalton Mitzel brings years of wrestling experience, leadership, and passion for athlete development to the Rise & Wrestle girls wrestling program. Dalton currently serves as the Assistant Varsity Boys Wrestling Coach at Red Lion Area High School, where he has spent the last two seasons helping wrestlers grow both on and off the mat.
Before joining the Red Lion coaching staff, Dalton was the Head Middle School Wrestling Coach at Central York for four years, where he focused on building strong fundamentals, confidence, and a positive team culture for young athletes.
As a competitor, Dalton was a successful high school wrestler, earning District Qualifier honors before continuing his wrestling career at Bloomsburg University.
Coach Mitzel is passionate about helping female wrestlers build confidence, toughness, discipline, and belief in themselves through the sport of wrestling. He is dedicated to creating an environment where athletes can work hard, compete fearlessly, and continue growing as wrestlers and young women.
Outside the wrestling room, Dalton enjoys building and riding motorcycles, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife and their dog.
Justin Scott
Coach
Coach Justin Scott brings a unique combination of wrestling experience, high-level competition, and athlete mentorship to the Rise & Wrestle girls wrestling program. Justin is currently the Head Varsity Girls Wrestling Coach at York Tech, where he has led the program for the past two seasons and helped continue the rapid growth of girls wrestling in the area.
Prior to York Tech, Justin spent two years coaching with the Dallastown Varsity Boys Wrestling program while also volunteering with local youth wrestling teams to help develop the next generation of athletes.
As a wrestler, Justin was a 2-time Sectional Champion during his high school career in 2006 and 2007. He later became a professional MMA fighter, compiling an impressive 12-1 record before retiring from competition.
Coach Scott is passionate about helping female wrestlers build confidence, toughness, discipline, and resilience both on and off the mat. His competitive background and coaching experience enable him to connect with athletes at every level while fostering a positive, hard-working training environment.
Outside the wrestling room, Justin enjoys fishing, golfing, and spending time with his wife and two children.
Allie Brandt
Coach
Coach Allie brings high-level collegiate wrestling experience, leadership, and a passion for athlete development to the Rise & Wrestle coaching staff. Originally from Vernon, New Jersey, Allie began wrestling as a freshman in high school in 2019 and is entering her eighth season in the sport.
Throughout her wrestling journey, Allie has trained and competed with both Elite Wrestling Club and Iron Horse Wrestling Club, developing a strong foundation in technique, discipline, work ethic, and competitive experience.
Allie currently competes at the varsity collegiate level for York College of Pennsylvania, where she is a rising senior, captain of the wrestling team, and a Premedical Sciences major. During the 2025 season, she earned National Qualifier status, further establishing herself as a high-level collegiate competitor.
As a coach, Allie is passionate about helping young female wrestlers build confidence, discipline, and a love for the sport. She strives to create a positive, supportive, and hardworking environment where athletes can grow both on and off the mat while learning the value of commitment, perseverance, leadership, and teamwork.
Jada Stoneberg
Coach
Coach Jada brings passion, perseverance, and firsthand experience in the rapidly growing sport of girls wrestling to the Rise & Wrestle coaching staff. Originally from New Freedom, Pennsylvania, Jada began her wrestling journey as a junior at Susquehannock High School in 2023 and quickly made history within the program.
As a coach, Jada is passionate about helping young female wrestlers build confidence, develop strong fundamentals, and discover a love for the sport. She is committed to creating a positive, safe, and supportive environment where athletes feel encouraged to work hard, challenge themselves, and grow both on and off the mat.